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making a big swollen air-tissue at the base 

 of each leaf-stalk, while rooted plants have 

 taller and more slender stalks. The spikes 

 are four to eight inches long, with closely 

 set flowers, each two inches or more in 

 diameter. The upper petal is larger than the 

 others and has a bright yellow eye or spot. 



The water hyacinth spreads very rapidly, 

 but may be easily kept in place by a floating 

 wooden pen. Nail together some sticks or 

 barrel hoops in the desired size and shape. 

 They will float naturally, but should be 

 fastened to stone anchors or to stakes driven 

 into the bottom of the pond. The plant is 

 tender and must be wintered in a warm 

 tank. 



THE BRILLIANT YELLOW WATER POPPY 



The next plant which every one should 

 have in his water garden is the water poppy 

 (Limnocharis Humholdtii). Plant it in the 

 earth at the edge of the pond, or in a tub 

 supported on stones in the deeper water, so 



